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German American Law Journal :: American Edition | 25. Oktober 2008 — CK - Washington. America may have more supreme courts than Germany, but Germany operates more top courts at the federal level. H…
United States: Supreme Court Provides Guidance for Businesses Wishing to Avoid Unfriendly State Courts
03 June 2010,Article by C.R. Wright (Fisher & Phillips LLP):
Businesses often wish to avoid litigation in unfriendly state court forums. For that reason it is important to know when removal is possible so that cases can be transferred automatically from state court to federal court, where judges are appointed for life rather than periodically elected by local citizens. Until recently, there was no way to be certain about whether removal would be possible because the federal circuit courts did not all agree about how the law regarding corporate citizenship for purposes of removal jurisdiction should be applied.
On February 23, 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court clarified when businesses can remove a lawsuit from state court and have it heard in the friendlier forum of federal court.1 The ruling dealt with what is called “diversity jurisdiction” and is seen as highly favorable for businesses, particularly for large companies conducting business in multiple states because it will make it easier for them to know when they will…
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